tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post1309741097260108701..comments2024-03-19T18:51:58.496-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading Group: “The Woman Who Might Find Us Another Earth”H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-71307399648448700242018-12-17T14:32:01.100-06:002018-12-17T14:32:01.100-06:00I'm most interested in Sara's perseverance...I'm most interested in Sara's perseverance. As a woman of science I understand never knowing when to stop. She inspires me to keep going and never give up.Kamela Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613955094711162977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-48371061559186458502018-12-13T10:11:00.743-06:002018-12-13T10:11:00.743-06:00Regarding this article, I was most interested in S...Regarding this article, I was most interested in Seager's perseverance. While astrophysics is fascinating and the prospect of new planets amongst other cosmic discoveries just waiting to happen, she discovered what she did because of said perseverance. She said, "If I want the starshade to succeed, I have to help mastermind it," (246). This resonated with me because you are the only person who will reach your goals. No one will ever work as hard as you. I was inspired by how she was able to pour her mourning into her work to not only to seek solace, but to push herself farther as if to say she did not sacrifice that time with her husband for naught.Cheniya A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-32551624956655616072018-12-10T15:35:55.406-06:002018-12-10T15:35:55.406-06:00The astrophysics is what interested me the most ab...The astrophysics is what interested me the most about this article. I find it amazing how people can look up to the sky and be curious enough to actually study the world beyond us, because it couldn't be me! I have enough trouble with simple conversions in the lab, so going beyond earth is way out of my range. I'm not even able to imagine how large or far away some of the things that were mentioned are. Alexis A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-30644002982107364272018-12-10T11:31:55.038-06:002018-12-10T11:31:55.038-06:00“I had all the years I called the lost years with ...“I had all the years I called the lost years with Mike when I ignored him. We had little tiny kids. I was working all the time, exhausted all the time. But I was like: We’ll have money some day. We’ll have time some day" (250). I was more interested in Seager's perseverance because she did not give up. She did what she had to do and that lead to her success. It shows how even when times get tough that you have to keep going at it to accomplish what you want. Lyric B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-7695336685198568512018-12-07T22:16:18.715-06:002018-12-07T22:16:18.715-06:00What interested me the most about this article, I ...What interested me the most about this article, I found it very motivational. For her to lose someone and still stay strong without letting that stop her must have been extremely difficult. Instead of throwing in the towel, she kept doing what she loved to do. This article just goes to show that women are phenomenal. Samontriona Perkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-78301356009298358532018-12-07T08:14:18.250-06:002018-12-07T08:14:18.250-06:00I was more interested in Serger’s perseverance. Tr...I was more interested in Serger’s perseverance. Trying to understand the astrophysics was very hard. While finding another earth is very important to find life on other planets, she was able to move on after her husband died. Even after she felt like “...the world came out from under her feet” (247). When you lose someone you care so deeply about life on other planets don’t matter anymore, and yet she was able to preserve. Tyla L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-34537910660200172252018-12-05T18:45:59.846-06:002018-12-05T18:45:59.846-06:00I commend Seager's ability to deal with the pa...I commend Seager's ability to deal with the passing of her husband in the midst of doing something she is so passionate about. It is important to have a place to go or "escape" as the text would say when having to deal with the harsh realities of death. I believe that because Seager was able to find comfort through her work because this way she could still do what she loved even while going through the pain of becoming a widow.Donovan Washingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-11179780543854252532018-12-05T14:06:58.981-06:002018-12-05T14:06:58.981-06:00I found Seager's perseverance the most interes...I found Seager's perseverance the most interesting. She had been through a lot with being the odd kid and wanting to achieve her dreams but being faced with many obstacles, and when her husband passed. It was very brave of her and determining that she was able to keep going forward with her dreams no matter what. Maya Searcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08225623267149919269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-72735670796385812532018-12-05T12:43:15.736-06:002018-12-05T12:43:15.736-06:00I was most interested in Seager's perseverance...I was most interested in Seager's perseverance. She had showed that no matter what interest you most, you have to have passion in it and show perseverance within it. One thing that I admired from Seager was how she tried so hard to balance family and the workplace. This is a common struggle amongst females in the workplace and kudos to them for balancing that struggle. On top of a demanding job, Seager was able to handle her issues with her husband efficiently while still being able to work. <br /><br /><br />-James Beverly IIIJames Beverly IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598775085142971078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-52047552761656591912018-12-05T12:03:15.400-06:002018-12-05T12:03:15.400-06:00Throughout the entire experience her perseverance ...Throughout the entire experience her perseverance was very impressive. Even through the passing of her husband she continued. Being a STEM major I found that her work and contribution to astrophysics was impeccable. The idea of space and time really interest. Knowing that there is so much other there that we have yet to even touch. There is so much work that goes into research and here it really puts it into perspective. <br /><br /><br />Daeja Danielsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-68415067233800175542018-12-05T10:29:49.612-06:002018-12-05T10:29:49.612-06:00Seager’s perseverance interested me the most. Her ...Seager’s perseverance interested me the most. Her drive and determination to continue her difficult work after significant loss shows a lot about her character and commitment. When the text stated she said “we’ll have time someday” (250), I think there is also an important message there. That message being, tomorrow is not promised. It’s good to be determined and ambitious but you also have to remember to cherish your loved ones.JaLeah McKinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586180415975994273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-22100077893275297512018-12-04T13:19:41.645-06:002018-12-04T13:19:41.645-06:00I was more interested in the astrophysics because ...I was more interested in the astrophysics because I do not know much about the topic. At the end of page 243 and beginning of 244, the author generally explained the process by which scientists determine positions of exoplanets. It was stated that in 1995, on page 243, scientists used radial velocity, which work by starlight passing "through a planet's atmosphere," where chemicals like "oxygen, will block particular wavelengths of light." However, scientists use a more efficient method called transit technique, which "detects exoplanets when they orbit between their stars and the telescope's mirrors, making tiny but measurable partial eclipses." I believe that these concepts are extremely interesting and they are very simple, but complex.<br /><br />Joshua J.Joshua Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487824883643081031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-35052235977487229042018-12-04T03:18:54.586-06:002018-12-04T03:18:54.586-06:00I was more interested in Seager's perseverance...I was more interested in Seager's perseverance. No matter what their passion is, I feel like no woman, or man for that matter should be afraid to follow their dreams. One thing that stuck out to me is how Seager had a hard time trying to balance her family life with her work life. I feel like that's a common issue with women who have a really demanding job. She felt guilty for not being there for her late husband, but again, she demonstrated the value of perseverance. She was able to learn from her mistakes, continue to excel at her job, and find a new husband as well. Seager really showed us the power of perseverance, and how important it is to remember to continue to move forward.<br /><br />Zuriah Harkins<br />Zuriah Harkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326463715496154749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-41431781267808735992018-12-03T23:14:01.803-06:002018-12-03T23:14:01.803-06:00I really admired her perseverance, she wrote &quo...I really admired her perseverance, she wrote "If I want the starshade to succeed, I have to help mastermind it," (246) which is so true, if you want something to be done and to be done correctly you have to give your all into making it happen no matter what may hold you back from doing it.Erica Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-29276719287475373892018-12-03T18:10:28.680-06:002018-12-03T18:10:28.680-06:00A quote from Chris Jones's "The Woman Who...A quote from Chris Jones's "The Woman Who Might Find Us Another Earth" that stuck with me the most was this: “I had all the years I called the lost years with Mike when I ignored him. We had little tiny kids. I was working all the time, exhausted all the time. But I was like: We’ll have money some day. We’ll have time some day" (p. 250). I have many teenage parents who still live with their parents and who aren't in college and are struggling because they have to work three jobs to take care of their kid. Most of them wish they had more time to make money and go to school before they had kids because it would have eliminated some of the struggle. And, being a teenage college student, I believe that it is important to put some things on hold so that I can focus on what is more important, like my grades, future career, and being able to pay for college versus my highest score in bowling or a vacation. Those are things that I have all of my life to do. <br /><br />Shaina Falknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408861740704786319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-43000341256006755952018-12-03T12:18:39.830-06:002018-12-03T12:18:39.830-06:00"In her mourning, each discovery represented ..."In her mourning, each discovery represented one more avenue of escape," (250).It is very important physically, emotionally, and especially mentally to be able to cope in a healthy manner after a tragedy occurs. Some people need help finding what helps them, and others figure it out on their on own. No matter what way they figure it out it is okay, as long as it is healthy. <br /><br />Sydney Oats Sydney Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262318676068978102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-78992962171644961782018-12-03T09:24:04.397-06:002018-12-03T09:24:04.397-06:00I don't know anything about astrophysics, but ...I don't know anything about astrophysics, but I'm a believer in perseverance and how it can not only change one persons life, but the lives of countless others. This is an exact perfect example of this. By not giving up, Seager continued her work even when she felt like she couldn't and wanted to quit. And I think it's even more powerful that it was her friends and coworkers that inspired her to keep going, as the people close to you are always your most powerful motivators. Ultimately Seager's perseverance is what may find us a second earth, god forbid we ever need it. I thought a quote that accurately summed up the article was "Seager understands in ways few of us do that sometimes you need darkness to see." In the end, she needed to go through her hardest times to come out on the other side and do some good for the world.Jada Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-38473241261126321832018-12-03T09:00:43.776-06:002018-12-03T09:00:43.776-06:00The astrophysics in the piece were interesting, ho...The astrophysics in the piece were interesting, however what stuck out the most to me was Seager's will to succeed. (p.250) She was diligent in following her destiny regardless of life's trials. I can only imagine having children, losing a husband, and pursuing a career would be. It makes me realize that anything really is possible as long as you have the will to succeed. Shelby W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-66060138908773443572018-12-03T08:56:49.140-06:002018-12-03T08:56:49.140-06:00What I found most interesting about the the “The W...What I found most interesting about the the “The Woman Who Might Find Us Another Earth” was that on page 243 the Swiss found a what the believe to be a planet based on a mathematical method which told that their must be a planet there based on the gravitational pull. Another thing I found interesting was on page 248 the section discusses widowhood. The woman in the section actually got together because their husbands were deceased to celebrate different times and occasions. At first glance it seems depressing but it makes since to surround yourself with people going through similar times as you to help you cope and get through it. <br /><br />Tatyana C<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-82934970420096208112018-12-02T23:11:29.858-06:002018-12-02T23:11:29.858-06:00What felt to be the most interesting to me was Sea...What felt to be the most interesting to me was Seager's perseverance, not necessarily for science, but as a mother. She worked hard to do things she wasn't familiar with after the death of her husband, and she did them to the best of her ability along with being an extraordinary astrophysicist.Jordan R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-27410164779193794292018-12-02T20:33:06.376-06:002018-12-02T20:33:06.376-06:00Overall, the concept of astrophysics interested me...Overall, the concept of astrophysics interested me more than her perseverance. While her perseverance is abundant in this excerpt, this perseverance derives directly from her willingness to make breakthroughs in astrophysics, which is the main topic. This interest is also opinionated since science does interest me so the astrophysics part had me more excited than hearing about Seager.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09107309045935084427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8624574447063250732018-12-02T18:37:09.519-06:002018-12-02T18:37:09.519-06:00What really stuck out to me during this article wa...What really stuck out to me during this article was Seager’s perseverance, the fact that she never gave up in order to achieve what she wanted to in life. Something that really resonated in the article with me is when she stated that she “had all the years called the lost years” with her husband mike in which she told herself that they’d “have money someday” they’d “be rich someday” (250). That really resonated with me because that’s the state of mind I’ve been in for a while in which I wouldn’t enjoy life because I was looking at the somedays and not someone’s looking at the present. That’s something I’m looking to change.Raillane Kamdemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162394731662406505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-41448980907553486022018-12-02T16:18:44.849-06:002018-12-02T16:18:44.849-06:00Although her perseverance was very impressive, I s...Although her perseverance was very impressive, I still found that the actual work she contributed and the astrophysics side of the things interested me more. There's something about space and everything that has to do with it that has fascinated me since I was young; that idea that there could be someone or something out there besides us is just so eerie and intriguing to me, so whenever I read articles related to that I eat it up. Michael Dadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716740711786152768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-89062961182750418452018-12-02T13:51:11.707-06:002018-12-02T13:51:11.707-06:00Seagar's perseverance was the most interesting...Seagar's perseverance was the most interesting to me because I know that it's very hard to overcome obstacles while simultaneously trying to further her career. Also, how she put her all into her job so much so that she became even better. Most people don't go as hard after taking a loss like that, but she did it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12429691590114894234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-9781823465689502112018-12-01T20:44:56.812-06:002018-12-01T20:44:56.812-06:00
Throughout this section of the novel, I think tha...<br />Throughout this section of the novel, I think that Seager’s keen perseverance was very inspiring. Women in the field of STEM are very important and in high demand. I found a quote that in many ways highlights her great strength and push to always move forward. It says, “I had all the years I called the lost years with Mike when I ignored him. We had little tiny kids. I was working all the time, exhausted all the time. But I was like: We’ll have money some day. We’ll have time some day”. While this quote does not commend Seager’s great work in the field of STEM, it shows her effort to truly push and thrive through the hard and difficult times in her life. I think it is very important because we all have struggles that we need to learn, grow, and get through. Seager is a great inspiration and is someone who we can relate too. <br />gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07087991653320848888noreply@blogger.com